BANDS

The Duck has a long tradition of live entertainment ranging from country to rock. Since Jack Kizera took over the establishment in 2005, his focus has not only been to retain its friendly atmosphere and traditional menu, but broadening and raising the level of the bar’s entertainment. Himself a musician, Jack has brought in many excellent regional bands including the Glenn Gratto Band, The Horns From Hell, James Doolin and the Mob, and St. Catharines country icon, Marty Allen, to name a few.

More recently, under the motto “ Niagara’s Premier Blues Destination”, Jack has integrated a strong blues presence into The Duck's usual entertainment lineup. Starting in September 2007, in collaboration with local blues guitarist Dave Curry, Jack introduced the Saturday matinee blues sessions. Thanks to Curry – considered one of the premier blues guitarists in the country – and his fellow bandmates Jim Casson, “Canada” Dave Torosian, and Gary Kendall of Downchild Blues Band fame, The Duck’s motto is no idle boast or advertising gimmick. People are already coming to the venue from as far away as Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Hamilton and Brantford to hear their favourite blues artists.   

As The Duck’s Saturday afternoon house band, collectively known as The Mighty Duck Blues Band, Curry, Casson, Torosian, and Kendall have backed many of Canada’s blues elite at the Saturday matinee sessions. Among the many guest artists who have ventured from Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and even from Buffalo, N.Y. are legendary performers like Chuck Jackson, Jack de Keyzer, Steve Strongman, Mike Branton, David Rotundo, Cheryl Lescom, Krista Blondin, Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, Jack Civiletto, Mark “Bird” Stafford, and Johnny Max.  

In addition to the blues matinees, The Duck has live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights featuring various styles of music. 

Sunday December 26th

BOXING DAY SPECIAL

Mighty Duck Blues Band

with

Raoul Bhaneja

2:30 - 6:30

SUNDAY AFTERNOON OPEN MIC

with Angela Siracusa and Friends

4:30-8:30